Archives for February 2016

Years ago, clients and I walked out of a house (that they didn't buy) and shared our collective "weird" feeling as we'd gone through the house. It took us a few minutes, but we soon concluded that the weird feeling was created because the house felt empty and soulless - there were no books. Anywhere.
"I could live here! This could be my bookshelf!"
My clients didn't buy that house. But they seriously considered it more than they would have otherwise, in large part due to the books on the shelves.
Buyers are seeking way to evaluate whether Read More

One of the most common themes I am hearing from buyers is that they want the right space.
What does this mean?
"Right" is relative.
Stipulating that this is a myopic view through the lens of the buyers I attract:
Buyers want the right space, high quality, thoughtfully laid out and designed, and the right amount of space that fits their lifestyles - not too much, not too little
(my advice: nudge that "just right" feeling space size up a wee bit.")Finding that space can prove to be a challenge. Read More

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The Subaru Outback may be the Ultimate Adventuremobile for City Dwellers, it’s a darn good real estate car - that allows for a bit of adventuring, too.
My previous car was a black Subaru Outback. My new one is a Subaru Outback; it just works for how I live my life.
Why I chose a Subaru as my real estate car. (twice!)

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About Jim Duncan

I am a Realtor/Broker/Partner with Nest Realty in Charlottesville, Virginia. The goal of this site/blog remains unchanged in the nearly 10 years since its founding – to provide clear, coherent and unbiased analysis of the Charlottesville area real estate market.